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Political and social events from the Middle East, with exclusive reports and interviews. We also give you the perspective of a journalist from FRANCE 24’s Arabic desk. Every Tuesday at 5.45 pm Paris time.

Syria heading for civil war?

First, with clashes erupting between deserters and the army and relentless repression of dissidents, many fear Syria is on the path to civil war. Next, we meet with Syrian dissidents abroad who say they are harassed by the regime. Finally, our reporters visit the increasingly tense border region between Israel and Egypt.